Iowa Regional March 27th-29th

Good morning,

Last week the Children of the Corn competed at the Central Missouri Regional, ranking 5th out of 36 teams at the end of the qualifications before being eliminated in the playoffs. It was a great learning opportunity, and we are excited to be back in the lab gearing up for the Iowa Regional March 27th-29th. Below is some competition-specific info and some dates to keep in mind.

Competition Registration & Fees

• Registration Fees: $200 (due March 21st)

  • PayPal: link

  • Checks payable to Iowa City Robotics

• Students attending competitions need a team polo ($20)

  • We have assorted sizes in the lab, please reach out as soon as possible if you need one

• Liability and Media Release Waivers: Still needed from Ashvid, Farhan, Nathan, and Yashi

• STIMS: Still needed from Farhan, Nathan, and Yashi

  • Registration: link

Iowa Regional Things to Know

• Admission is free, parking is $5 cash only

• UNI has implemented a clear bag policy this year. Students will be able to bring a backpack through a special entrance, but all spectators will need to bring a clear bag.

• No outside food or drink is allowed. Students will be walking to a dining center for lunch, or the drive team will have boxed lunches delivered. Bring a reusable water bottle; there will be water stations provided throughout the venue for teams.

• Students interested in singing the National Anthem at Iowa or being a Student Ambassador, please reach out as soon as possible.

Spring Break Meetings

The lab will be open regular hours throughout spring break. Depending on availability, we may open up added times for students who will be in town. We also have a couple of events happening next week.

• IDT Headquarters Tour: Tuesday, March 18th, 1-2 pm at their 1710 Commercial Park location

  • Students attending need to have a signed media release and must wear long pants (not leggings) with closed-toed shoes.

  • The tour is limited to 9 students. We will be using a first-come, first-served system for this. If additional students are interested, we can schedule another tour for later in the year.

• Mini Bots at the Library: Wednesday, March 19th, 3-4 pm at the Iowa City Public Library

  • Looking for 4-5 students to help with our Spring Break Mini Bots camp using the LEGO EV3 robots

  • This is a joint event with the FIRST Student Leadership Board. They will be hosting a Littles in STEM camp at the same time.

Feel free to reach out with any questions or comments. Competition season is a busy time, and there are a lot of moving parts.

Thanks,

Madison Kriege

Iowa City Robotics